The concept of a species Flashcards
1
Q
What is a species?
A
A group of similar organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
2
Q
What is the name of the system by which organisms are given two names?
A
Binomial system
3
Q
What does the first word of the Binomial system tell you?
A
Tells you what genus the animal belongs to
4
Q
What does the second word of the Binomial system tell you?
A
Indicates the species to which the organism belongs
5
Q
What does KING PRAWN CURRY OR FAT GREASY SAUSAGES mean?
A
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Genus
- Species
